POINTE-AUX-CHENES: Feb. 6, 2013

Church seeks cleaning volunteers

Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:05 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:05 p.m.

Healing Mass: A healing Mass is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

The annual Native American Heritage Celebration is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1237 La. 665, Pointe-aux-Chenes. Bishop Sam Jacobs will preside over the Mass. The naming ceremony starts at 5 p.m. on side of church.

Parishioners in need of the priest for a sick family member or anyone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion should call St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church’s rectory at 594-6801.

Rosary: Families can recite the rosary together at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8616 home in Pointe-aux-Chenes.

Ultreya: The Ultreya, or prayer meeting group, is scheduled to meet today at the Lockport Knights of Columbus home, 719 7th St. The group is scheduled to meet Feb. 13 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1237 La. 665, Montegut.

New roof needed: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church needs a new roof. Officials are looking for volunteers to help fix the roof one Saturday, and they are also seeking donations to fix it. If you have any questions or wish to donate materials, call 594-6801.

Scholarship: Scholarships are available at Xavier University, after being admitted, for American Indian students who are Catholic with a tribal card. For information, call Pearl Algere-Lonian at Xavier University at 504-520-7525.

Help for diabetics: Are you a diabetic, or do you know someone who is a diabetic? You may qualify for protective shoes and inserts under a new Medicare program. For home assessment, call Jerri Bonvillain with Morgan Medical at 868-1016.

Let people know: Pointe-aux-Chenes residents who would like to submit news of interest to be published in this column are asked to email Katie DeHart at st.charleschurch@att.net, call 594-6801 or 688-0704 or fax 594-6802.

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<p>Healing Mass: A healing Mass is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. </p><p>The annual Native American Heritage Celebration is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1237 La. 665, Pointe-aux-Chenes. Bishop Sam Jacobs will preside over the Mass. The naming ceremony starts at 5 p.m. on side of church.</p><p>Parishioners in need of the priest for a sick family member or anyone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion should call St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's rectory at 594-6801.</p><p>Rosary: Families can recite the rosary together at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8616 home in Pointe-aux-Chenes.</p><p>Cleaning: Volunteers are needed to help clean St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1237 La. 665, Montegut. For information, call 594-6801.</p><p>Ultreya: The Ultreya, or prayer meeting group, is scheduled to meet today at the Lockport Knights of Columbus home, 719 7th St. The group is scheduled to meet Feb. 13 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1237 La. 665, Montegut.</p><p>New roof needed: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church needs a new roof. Officials are looking for volunteers to help fix the roof one Saturday, and they are also seeking donations to fix it. If you have any questions or wish to donate materials, call 594-6801.</p><p>Scholarship: Scholarships are available at Xavier University, after being admitted, for American Indian students who are Catholic with a tribal card. For information, call Pearl Algere-Lonian at Xavier University at 504-520-7525.</p><p>Help for diabetics: Are you a diabetic, or do you know someone who is a diabetic? You may qualify for protective shoes and inserts under a new Medicare program. For home assessment, call Jerri Bonvillain with Morgan Medical at 868-1016.</p><p>Let people know: Pointe-aux-Chenes residents who would like to submit news of interest to be published in this column are asked to email Katie DeHart at st.charleschurch@att.net, call 594-6801 or 688-0704 or fax 594-6802.</p><p>Interesting or heart-warming stories, special awards, landmark birthday celebrations, military service and fascinating travels are just some of the events that make for newsworthy stories.</p>